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Kanna1223New Contributor
Hi
I am really struggling with my mental health and don't know where else to get help, I am very shy and lonely and am trying to reach out and make friends, I feel helpless and I can't cope anymore like this.
Everything is really bad for me in my life right now 😞
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tymeModerator
Dear @Kanna1223 ,
Welcome to the forums. I am glad you have found us. As you browse through the forums, you are welcome to introduce yourself on Welcome! Introduce yourself here 🙂
I hope you will be able to find like-minded people.
When I first began using these forums, I was in a similar situation to you. I was very lonely and isolated. By connecting with members in a safe space, I practised interacting with others. Over the years, it has enabled me to use the skills gained on the forums to then speak to people in the real world.
This takes time. Just start slow, one foot in front of the other.
It is also good to note that SANE services are NOT a crisis service. If, at any point, you feel unsafe, please reach out to crisis services such as:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467
If in immediate danger: 000
All the best,
tyme
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frogSenior Contributor
Hi @Kanna1223
I'm sorry that things are so hard. There are people here who get it. I first arrived here at a time when I was lonely and without support and going through major life stress that was exacerbating my mh conditions. I live with bipolar 1 and chronic anxiety. All those things I felt then, I still feel now but not always to the same extent. The forum made a big difference to me because people were accepting and listened. Over time it gave me enough confidence that I could connect with people in small ways outside the forum. Wishing you well.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Hi and welcome, @Kanna1223 , it's good you've joined.
I am sorry to hear how lonely you feel and how bad things feel for you at the moment 😞
@Kanna1223 wrote:I am really struggling with my mental health and don't know where else to get help
Can I ask if you have any professional support for your mental health, like a trusted GP, counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist?
Feel free to type any topic into the Search bar above for threads on that topic. You can also join in with the social threads, like Good Morning (which runs all day).
A handy forum tip is if you type @ and click on a name in the drop-down box, that person will get a notification and won't miss your reply.
I hope you find the forums supportive.
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HistoryloverSenior Contributor
So sorry to read of your sadness at the moment @Kanna1223. I have similar bouts myself. It's really tough isn't it? I can't advise. I guess it's just a matter of finding how you can help yourself, what works for you. I'd like to sit and talk with you a while. That's all it takes sometimes to lift us up and helps us to be a little more positive. I hope you feel much better soon. I'm sending best wishes for better days ahead.😊
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